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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 4 months later than the S8100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JX300 matches up versus the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S8100

 JX300 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S8100 JX300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S8100

 JX300 S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 and the S8100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S8100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Nikon S8100 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S8100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $110 $299